Paul Giess - Phronesis (2026) [Hi-Res]

A Philadelphia-based trio led by trumpeter Paul Giess, featuring drummer Grant Calvin Weston and bassist Timothy Ragsdale, demonstrates exceptional chemistry within the "Untethered" improvisational project. The integration of virtuosic trumpet performance with electronic augmentation allows for significant variation in sonic density and dynamics throughout the session. The rhythm section exhibits remarkable flexibility, transitioning seamlessly between diverse styles such as reggae and high-intensity grooves to create spontaneous compositional structures. This performance reaffirms the enduring vitality and cultural necessity of the free-jazz tradition, which persists globally independent of commercial viability.

Tracklist:
1-1 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - The Long Road Has No Turning [1:29]
1-2 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - Water Shapes Stone [3:47]
1-3 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - A Bad Craftsman Blames Their Tools [3:40]
1-4 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - Smooth Seas Don’t Make Skillful Sailors [4:18]
1-5 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - The Bent Tree Endures [4:12]
1-6 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - Patience Is Bitter But Its Fruit is Sweet [2:22]
1-7 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - A Merry Heart is Good Medicine [2:57]
1-8 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - Fortune Favors the Bold [4:33]
1-9 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - Even Hair Has Its Shadow [4:08]
1-10 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - A Bitter Heart Devours Itself [5:28]
1-11 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - The Wise Person Breathes From Their Heels [4:54]
1-12 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - A Good Laugh And A Long Sleep Are The Two Best Cures [1:58]
1-13 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - All That Glitters Is Not Gold [2:03]
1-14 Paul Giess;G. Calvin Weston;Timothy Ragsdale - Living Well Is The Best Revenge [2:01]